PATIENT TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay & PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates BHC Alhambra Hospital in Rosemead, CA. This Patient Transportation Specialist role is weekend per diem, with no prior experience required as training is provided.

You will transport patients, greet them at the van, and ensure safety while delivering friendly, respectful service. The position emphasizes a positive patient experience, interaction with referral sources, and role-modeling professional behavior in all interactions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Class B driver’s license.
• Must be 21 years or older and have a good driving record.
• Desire and ability to interact positively with others including patients and referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation of patients to and from the facility.
• Provide a positive experience for patients at all times.
• Provide a transportation experience which treats all patients with respect and dignity at all times and is encouraging and supportive of the patient.
• Greet each patient at the van door and assist the patient into and out of the van as indicated.

Skills

Customer service

Patient interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

BHC Alhambra Hospital

Patient Transportation Specialist

*Weekend Per Diem*

*Able to work Saturdays and can cover when needed.*

No experience necessary as we like to train all of our staff to make sure our clients are getting the best service possible.

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

The Patient Transportation Specialist provides transportation of patients to and from the facility providing friendly respectful interaction and role modeling of positive socialization to the patients while maintaining safety at all times. This position is responsible for providing excellence in customer service to all patients and referral sources and for representing the facility and its programs to the community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide encouragement and support to patients in order to help patients meet their outpatient treatment plan goals and objectives.
• Provide a positive experience for patients at all times
• Provide a transportation experience which treats all patients with respect and dignity at all times and is encouraging and supportive of the patient.
• Greet each patient(s) at the van door and opens the van door for each patient assisting the patient into and out of the van as indicated.

BHC Alhambra Hospital employees receive great opportunities:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: High school graduate, or equivalent.

Licensure: Possesses and maintains a valid Class B drivers license.

Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years or older and have a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Public Safety. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. Desire and ability to interact positively with others including patients and referral sources and be a role model is required.

EEO Statement

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